Established in 2011, Eating Europe Tours provides authentic culinary city tours in some of Europe’s most famous and historic cities. Currently with operations in London, Rome, Florence, Paris, Amsterdam and Prague, Eating Europe is proud to be recognised as one of the leading culinary group activity operators in Europe. Its unique culinary tours take guests […]

As part of Pitman Training’s yearlong commitment to Pushing for Progress, following the launch of their free training and coaching platform for women on International Women’s Day, this month sees the addition of some great content aimed at supporting working women with their productivity. Many women from across the UK have already signed up to […]

Money worries have topped a poll of the biggest stress triggers in the UK, according to a poll of 2,000 adults aged 18-34, conducted by Garnier PureActive. The survey revealed that the age group, saddled with student debt on top of having to pay adult bills, are more than twice as likely to suffer from […]

The holiday season is looming, but a new report by Glassdoor has revealed that two in five will take just half of their leave entitlement, and many will take their laptops along with them. The survey of 2,000 employees found that the average employee takes just 62 per cent of their allowance. Of those that […]

As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 1. Do you hear ‘Laurel’ or ‘Yanny’? Let your office decide – then watch it tear itself apart A short audio clip asks listeners whether they are hearing the word […]

Brits will spend 10 years watching TV in their lifetime, according to eye-opening research from Perfect Home. There’s so much data in the survey, which polled 2,000 UK adults in April this year, that’s it’s been condensed into the handy infographic below. But headline findings (aside for the 10 years of shame), include: Brits will watch […]

Private healthcare, an extra day’s holiday on their birthday and free gym membership are among the perks Brits want from employers, according to a study from office supplies specialist Lyreco. Researchers polled 2,000 office workers to identify the benefits they would like to see from their place of work – including flexible working hours, a […]

Us too, and now it’s official – The typical Brit will munch through almost 1.5 tonnes of chocolate worth more than £12K in their lifetime, according to a new study by Vouchercodes. Boffins polled 2,000 UK adults and found they’ll each tuck into 7,004 bars on average – including 1,642 dark chocolate, 1,425 white and 3,934 […]

Timewise and Deloitte have published a report highlighting the practical solutions they say are needed to transform working practices that exacerbate gender imbalance across the UK. The five-point action plan, A Manifesto for Change: A Modern Workplace for a Flexible Workforce, aims to enable UK businesses to bring about the change needed to address outdated working practices, […]

Note: This is a competition for PA Life Club members only to enter PA Life Club members have been given the chance to visit Brighton, courtesy of hotel company Jurys Inn. Taking place Friday 13 July to Saturday 14 July, guests will arrive at the Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront at 4pm, where they will enjoy […]

After starting out as a hairdresser, Kate Woodhatch took on a new challenge as a PA at Farnborough International. Here, she reveals what skills she has learnt to help shape her career What inspired you to start a career in the PA industry? Before I started my career, I was a hairdresser, which I absolutely […]

Adam Fidler shares his thoughts on the dangers of using dated language when it comes to talking about modern assistant roles We’ve got to get better at being more selective and precise when using language and words to describe the role of the PA or EA. I still get rattled when I see articles about […]

If, like 98 per cent of PA Life readers, you are responsible for booking hotel rooms, this data could help you save your company’s accommodation budget. According to Vouchercloud, four weeks in advance is the optimum time to book a room, saving you up to 15 per cent on the price. The data – which […]

Workers in New York could be the latest to be granted the ‘right to disconnect’ if a bill is passed similar to the ruling in France last year. According to IB Times, the bill would place a $250 fine on employers who expect staff to answer calls and emails after hours. In addition, the bill […]

Do you work for someone who’s always on the move and difficult to pin down? Well, Xerox has introduced a new service for the mobile professional – tiny one person offices on train platforms. It sounds bonkers, and it’s only available on the Tokyo subway system for now, but Japanese tech giant says its phone box-like solution will […]

Research from China suggests that adding a couple of eggs into your daily diet will ehlp to keep the doctor away – and is particularly useful in the fight against heart disease and strokes. The data, which came from a study of 500,000 people published in the journal Heart, readdresses some of the misconceptions held against eggs […]

If you’re looking to increase your skillset and find out some new tips for event planning, don’t miss out on the PA Life Masterclass next week. With just two places remaining for PAs to join, the Event Planning Masterclass taking place on May 29, 2018 at No. 4 Hamilton Place, will see a series of […]

The boutique event celebrated its fifth birthday edition at Plaisterers’ Hall on May 15 and 16 with attendance from corporate buyers and big name companies including the likes of Bank of England, British Airways, Charles Tyrwhitt, Deloitte, Facebook, Mothercare, RBS, Stylist, Shell, Ogilvy & Mather. Show director, Clare McAndrew, commented: “With a 20 per cent year-on-year increase in […]